The actives and the oils
Sweet Almond Oil
Sweet almond oil is pressed from the kernels of the sweet almond. On a list it appears as Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil.
- On a list as
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
- What it does
- Emollient oil
- Where it comes from
- Plant: sweet almond kernels
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
It is a soft, softening oil, rich in fatty acids, that suits dry skin, lips and body care.
- Almond is a tree nut. Refined almond oil contains very little protein and reactions are uncommon, but if you have a tree-nut allergy, ask your doctor before using a product that contains it.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 5 pieces.
Le Beurre
Whipped Body Butter — 200ml
$72
Listed as Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Vegan, going by its list
Le Rouge
Liquid Lipstick
$48
Listed as Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Not vegan in every shade: a synthetic wax rather than beeswax, but some shades may contain carmine
Le Soin des Lèvres
Lip Conditioner
$36
Listed as Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Vegan, going by its list
Le Gommage Corps
Apricot Body Scrub — 236ml
$46
Listed as Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Not vegan: honey
Le Réparateur
Vitamin E Oil Serum — 30ml
$88
Listed as Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Vegan, going by its list
Questions
Can I use almond oil if I have a nut allergy?
Ask your doctor first. Refined oils contain little of the protein that causes reactions, but they aren't guaranteed free of it.
Is sweet almond oil good for dry skin?
Yes. It is a gentle, softening oil that helps dry skin and lips hold on to moisture.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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